Yamaha DGC1B Disklavier Mark III Series DGC1B Basic Operation Manual - Page 58

1 Press the [SONG SELECT ] buttons to select "SmartKey Demo." SONG SELECT/REV • FWD Playing a song from a SmartKey disk Additional, more complete arrangements like the built-in SmartKey demo are available on floppy disks, called SmartKey disks. (See your local Yamaha dealer for more information on these types of disks.) 2 Press [PLAY/PAUSE]. 3 Watch the piano keyboard for the first key prompt and play that key. 1 Insert the SmartKey disk into the disk drive of the Disklavier. 2 Press the [SONG SELECT ] buttons to specify the song you wish to play. Key prompt (Key moves slightly) The first key prompt is "C4" (one octave above middle "C".) When you see the key move, play that key. The next prompt is "F4." Play that key. Continue until the song is finished. Notice that the Disklavier patiently waits for you to play the right key before proceeding to the next key. Also, notice that if you happen to miss the cue, it will gently remind you what the key is every few seconds until you play the right key. Note that the "R" (right-hand) PART indicator turns orange, indicating that the "Guide" function has been automatically activated. The "Guide" function is the feature that actually makes the Disklavier stop and wait at particular points in a song. 3 Press [PLAY/PAUSE]. 4 Watch the piano keyboard for the first key prompt. Key notation As a reference, "C3" is middle "C," which means "C4" is an octave above middle "C" and so on. C 2D 2 F 2G 2A 2 C 3 D 3 F 3G 3A 3 C 4 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 Middle C Key prompt When you see the key prompt, play that key. Continue playing the key prompts until the song is finished. 46